Grove City Child Care & Preschool for Busy Families
Balanced Family Academy of Grove City is conveniently located just off Hoover Road, only minutes from I-71. We provide top-quality childcare and support services, helping families maintain balanced, healthy lifestyles. Our skilled and certified team is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive and grow.
Visit BFA Grove City
6:30 AM–6:00 PM
Programs at BFA Grove City
Included at every BFA school
Extracurricular Activities
Music, movement, art, and nature classes, built into the school day and included in tuition.
Room to move
Indoor and outdoor play, every single day.
Fuel for learning
The BFA Cafe makes three meals a day from scratch.
The Full Circle Curriculum
Every BFA classroom follows our own early childhood curriculum for infants through Pre-K. It nurtures the whole child: how they think, move, feel, create, and connect.
Explore Our Curriculum
Books are the glue
Children’s books tie every lesson together and build a lifelong love of reading.
Daily Brain Builders
Each day has a fun theme, like Messy Monday or Friend Friday.
Kindergarten ready
94% of BFA Pre-K students are kindergarten ready, based on 3,000+ skill assessments in 2025–26.
See why Grove City families choose Balanced Family Academy
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Meet the owners of BFA Grove City
We are Zach and Katie Larabee, proud owners of Balanced Family Academy – Grove City. We’ve had a long-standing relationship with the founders of Balanced Family Academy and have loved watching their vision grow and expand throughout Columbus. When the opportunity arose to bring BFA to Grove City, we knew it was the perfect fit.
As parents whose daughter began daycare at just 3 months old, we understand how important it is to find a child care center that aligns with your family’s values. We’re passionate about providing a loving, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Meet the Team
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![Katie Larabee, Balanced Family Academy of Grove City Owner]()
Katie Larabee
Grove City Owner
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![Zach Larabee, Balanced Family Academy of Grove City Owner]()
Zach Larabee
Grove City Owner
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![Norma Quiroz, Director of Daily Operations]()
Norma Quiroz
Director of Daily Operations
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![Suzy Walsh, Director of Enrollment & Family Experience]()
Suzy Walsh
Director of Enrollment & Family Experience
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![Kait Dalton, Director of HR & Talent Development]()
Kait Dalton
Director of HR & Talent Development
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![Director of Classroom Management & Curriculum-Birchbark]()
Jennifer McKenzie
Director of Classroom Management & Curriculum-Birchbark
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![Libby Sturgill, Director of Compliance & Licensing]()
Libby Sturgill
Director of Compliance & Licensing
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![Vanna Brown, Director of Classroom Management & Curriculum-Hoover]()
Vanna Brown
Director of Classroom Management & Curriculum-Hoover
